U.S. President Trump dials PM Modi, greets him on birthday

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on his 75^th birthday, in a significant gesture seen as part of Washington’s efforts to reset ties with New Delhi.

In a social media post, PM Modi said, like Mr. Trump, he is also “fully” committed to taking the India-U.S. Comprehensive and Global Partnership to “new heights”.

“Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday,” the Prime Minister said.

“Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-U.S. Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights,” he said.

“We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” he added. Mr. Trump’s call to wish PM Modi on his birthday came a day before the Prime Minister’s 75th birthday.